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Sidelined for four seasons, Maverick McIvor returns to football as Wildcats’ top gun

September 29, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The sound of fans filled Wildcat Stadium on Sept. 1, a day of new beginnings for ACU football along with a new quarterback in the spotlight. Stepping under the bright lights was a quarterback looking for a new start. One who was anxious, but eager to get back on the gridiron after a career filled with ups-and-downs, hard work and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Central High Bobcats, Football, Keith Patterson, Maverick McIvor, Red Raiders, Rick McIvor, San Angelo Central, Texas Tech, Texas Tech Football

Long, Banks keep Wildcats undefeated in Wildcat Stadium

September 25, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

ACU's home record remains untarnished after defeated the Div. II Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday in Wildcat Stadium, 34-7. With the win, the Wildcats now are 3-1 this season, the best start for ACU's football program since 2013. The Wildcats are also one step closer to reaching their preseason goal of staying undefeated at home, with ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU Athletics, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Ethan Long, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Kobe Clark, Rovaughn Banks Jr., Western New Mexico Football, Western New Mexico Mustangs

ACU heads to SEC country to square off against Mizzou

September 15, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats aim to take down a giant on Saturday as they head to Columbia, Missouri. to face off against the Missouri Tigers from the Southeastern Conference. ACU's matchup against the SEC opponent comes after a 21-13 win against Prairie View A&M. After being down 13-7 at the end of the first half, the Wildcats held the Panthers scoreless ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Mizzou, Mizzou Football, Mizzou Tigers, University of Missouri

Wildcats’ emphatic start rattles Miners in home opening win

August 21, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Sixteen minutes is all it took for sophomore forward Chayse Thorn and the Wildcats (1-1) to open scoring in a 4-0 home opener win against the University of Texas-El Paso Miners (0-2) on a drizzly Sunday afternoon.  Nine minutes later, Thorn found herself on a breakaway and used her speed to double her team’s lead. Five minutes after Thorn’s solo ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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